It is vital that all children receive the same care and safeguards with regards to abuse and neglect, regardless of their background. This course contains information about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Honour Based Violence, Spirit Possession and Forced Marriage.

The intention of the course is to help children by minimizing the chance of child abuse and neglect. The module has five aims; enjoy and achieve, stay safe, make a positive contribution, achieve economic well-being.

This course covers a variety of child protection issues and is suitable for anyone who comes into contact with children either as part of their working life or on a volunteer basis. It aims to inform about the various types of abuse or neglect to a child and then explain what you must do if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected.

This course helps to address the 'stay safe' outcome of the Government's 'Every Child Matters' policy – the current government approach to children and young people, looking from a broad perspective at ensuring the well-being of everyone from birth to age 19.

Unintentional childhood injury results in over 2 million visits to Accident and Emergency; over half of these injuries occur in the home. This Virtual College course intends to raise parents’ and carers’ understanding of Child Accident Prevention.